除濕胃苓湯
除濕胃苓湯 is also named 除湿胃苓汤, The Prescription of Chushi Weiling Tang
Source
The book Yi Zong Jin Jian
Ingredients
- Cang Zhu 3 g,
- Hou Po 3 g,
- Chen Pi 3 g,
- Zhu Ling 3 g,
- Ze Xie 3 g,
- Fu Ling 3 g,
- Bai Zhu 3 g,
- Hua Shi 3 g,
- Fang Feng 3 g,
- Mu Tong 3 g,
- Zhi Zi 3 g,
- Rou Gui 1 g,
- Raw Gan Cao 1 g.
Explanation
Hou Po, Chen Pi,Cang Zhu and Gan Cao: Drying dampness and harmonizing the stomach and spleen.
Ze Xie, Zhu Ling, Fu Ling and Bai Zhu: Strengthening the spleen and promoting diuresis.
Rou Gui: Reinforcing fire and strengthening yang, warming meridians and collaterals.
Fang Feng: Dispelling wind-damp and releasing exterior.
Shan Zhi and Hua Shi: Clearing away pathogenic damp-heat through promoting the discharge of feces and urine.
Mu Tong: Clearing heart-fire and promoting diuresis.
Effect
Clear heat and dry dampness, strengthen the spleen and induce diuresis.
Indications
Eczema, psoriasis, herpes zoster.
Administration
Decoct in water with Deng Xin Cao for oral dose to be taken on empty stomach.